Gretchen Ronnevik

  1. Life Together

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    07/30/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Christian community is often described as the activity and programs going on at the church. Many people will join a church for the sake of having a tight knit community. But what does Christian community mean?
    Life Together

  2. Finding Assurance

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    07/23/21
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    As they end their conversation on baptism, Gretchen and Katie talk about how it connects with assurance. They talk about fears people have in emphasizing the assurance we have in Christ.
    Finding Assurance

  3. Attitude Toward Baptism

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    07/16/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Continuing on our baptism discussion, and the power of God's Word, through physical means, Katie and Gretchen walk through their catechisms and think about the common struggles with the doctrine of baptism.
    Attitude Toward Baptism

  4. Water and the Word: Baptism

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    07/08/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode, Gretchen and Katie tackle a question from a listener about baptism. What do we believe? What does it mean? What does it do?
    Water and the Word: Baptism

  5. Freedom

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    07/01/21
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode, Katie and Gretchen attempt to define 2 separate terms: Christian freedom and American freedom.
    Freedom

  6. Gretchen's Books

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    06/23/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    It's Gretchen's turn to talk about books that have been influential on her life.
    Gretchen's Books

  7. Katie's Books

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    06/17/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We are talking about books that have shaped our faith, and we come back to again, and again, and again. Time to load up your summer reading plan, because we have some good ones.
    Katie's Books

  8. Discontent with the Church

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    06/12/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    We are answering some more listener questions this week, and both questions we answer today revolve around discontent with the church.
    Discontent with the Church

  9. When to Step Down and When to Step Back

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    06/03/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this episode we are answering a question sent into us, about when it's ok to say "no" to being pulled into serving in a ministry. We talk about how we don't always "feel like" being involved, and also manipulation, and the "savior complex" we slip into so easily.
    When to Step Down and When to Step Back

  10. Both Law and Gospel in Parenting

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    05/27/21
    2 mins
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    In this extra special episode, we get to sit down and talk with Dr. Scott Keith, executive director of 1517, and author of "Being Dad: Father of a Picture of God's Grace."
    Both Law and Gospel in Parenting

  11. Why Are We Here?

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    05/20/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    After talking about Bible studies, and various ministries, and even our rural churches, Gretchen and Katie get down to the root question underlying all of those episodes: what are we here for? What is the purpose of the church? What message are we to be teaching to the world and to those around us?
    Why Are We Here?

  12. Rural Ministry

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    05/07/21
    1 min
    By Katie Koplin | Gretchen Ronnevik
    Oftentimes when we are serving in ministry, we brainstorm outreach and growth. But what does growth look like when you live in a rural setting? What does growth look like when things remain small?
    Rural Ministry